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Came here to celebrate a birthday! Space is not big but definitely cozy and perfect for an intimate meal. My favourite is definitely the pate! There's so much of it! LOOOOOVED the proportion of the pate to brioche and the cherries just went so well with it. The raw beef with King James Blue was an interesting flavour. Give it a try if you like blue cheese. I really enjoyed the trout two-ways as well. Lots of street parking available in the area and the service was professional. There is a quiet buzz in the restaurant from the surrounding conversations that really added to that intimate atmosphere. Highly recommend this place for a date night!
We visit the restaurant with excitement due to the high reviews however the dinning experience tonight is very disappointing. 1. It is a small restaurant that trying to fit a lot of tables. Chairs are hard wood chairs. Very uncomfortable. 2. We did not order the price fixed menu and was told each person is suggested to order at least 3 dishes. We asked if we can switch the ala carte to set menu if we need more food. The answer is no. No flexibility is offered. 3. Tea serves in an open glass pot which can get cold easily. Also we were not advised that the tea can be refilled until quite late of dinner. 4. Out of the 7 dishes we feel only the trout and chicken livers paste are okay. The rest are quite heavy handed in salt despite they said they will not add additional salt. 5. The steak is done reverse seared and we were never asked about how do we like our steak. It came recut into 7 pieces - the three pieces at the ends of both sides are awfully overcooked like medium well. We reflected this feedback and the server did not apologize immediately but to argue with us. Despite they offered to redo the dish, we lost our appetite given the poor service. And they still charge the full price of the steak - no discount even 3/7 are chewy. 6. We did not order dessert but I guess that's how they want to make up. Ironically the dark chocolate mousse is the best dish for the night. 7. Open kitchen - it's one thing for open kitchen to connect with customers, without good ventilation is a big no no. I feel all my clothes and hairs are so smelly that I need to take a second shower to wash my hair to get rid of the stuffy eyes odour. Don't wear clothes you can't wash to this restaurant. Overall - food is quite salty and it's a one size fits all menu. Definitely a far from happy dining experience and definitely will not visit again.
Went for a birthday dinner with quite a hefty party (7 ppl; we had a reservation) we didn't realize the space would be that small and cozy... Nonetheless, we felt welcomed-- coats were taken upon arrival and we were promptly seated. The food itself lacked a "wow" factor. It was lovely, sure, but it just didn't leave any kind of impression on me. Being a Michelin star restaurant, I expected something a bit more unique from them! Overall, it was a nice experience, but I wouldn't come back again.
I rarely agree with Michelin's rating. In the case of Gary's, however, I concur- good cooking skills. Joined 2025 Dineout Vancouver for this experience at Gary's. Curious to see how a pared down version will do. For 65$/ person you and your dining accomplice get to share 5 modest courses. (We walked away 75% satiated. But if you are on a Japanese diet, it is sufficient. Canadian? probably not.) Every dish was meticulously prepared and tasted good. Hearty and earthy. Not as expected of French refinement cuisine. Nor are the dishes creative. Service is a mixed bag. Although our server is super friendly to our neighbours, she was icy and unremarkably non conversational to us. The place is served by the progressive left. If you are into that sort of thing. Lastly is ambience. Anytime restaurants serving high ticket menus, they need to care about sound attenuation. Sure I appreciate the minimalist look to the place, but damn every surface of the place except the acoustic ceiling tiles was hard and reflective. Difficult to eat in 80 db sound space. Final bill came to be 180$ with tips and taxes. It's a okay.
This restaurant was busy but we got seated right away with a reservation. It seemed trendy and lively, a little loud so not as romantic as some. The food was delicious and we did a tasting menu. All of the dishes interestingly had a tart flavor or acidic take on the dish.
Gary's is a newer addition to the neighbourhood. We came without a reservation on a Thursday and got a table right away. We got their daily special which was the house made mortadella with fried bread and pate on brioche. For a main we shared the pork cheek spatzle with chanterelles and for dessert chocolate mousse with bergamot cream and almonds. The mortadella was not bad but the fried bread was the star of the show. It was savoury. The outside was crunchy. Very addictive and moorish The pate on brioche was amazing. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. The pate was super smooth and the brioche had a bit of a crunch to it. I hope they put this on the menu permanently as it was the star of our meal The pork cheek spatzle was our least favourite out of all the dishes. I just didn't feel like the pork cheek and the spatzle blended well together. Would pass on this dish next time The chocolate mousse was really good. The almonds gave it a nice crunch and the salt helped balance out the sweetness of the chocolate. The cream was a welcomed addition Overall - the service here was really good. The staff know what they are talking about and seem passionate about what they are selling. The food was not bad. Not show stopping good (except for the liver pate) but not bad. I would recommend you check them out and check out their daily specials
Service is phenomenal - coats were taken upon entrance, our server was attentive with topping off water, dishes were explained to us as they were presented. Ambience is a bit dim and cozy but perfect for a date night or special occasion. I would prefer a little more space as the tables were fairly close to each other. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. I loved the smoked trout and the hands on assembly component of it was fun at the table. The mushroom and cheese go so well together, and the toast was hearty but a tad heavy. The tartar was a flavour bomb though I wasn't a fan of the blue cheese. I found it a bit pungent and overwhelming. The schnitzel was beautifully cooked. It was crunchy in the outside but juicy inside. The sauerkraut brought a strong contrast of acid. Overall it was a satisfying meal though I would still have to say the French food in Montreal stole my heart.
This is a small restaurant with reservations highly recommended. There is some bar seating, but that is also reserved and quite busy. There are quite a few options on the menu, which changes seasonally. There is also a $69/person chefs choice option which is what we did and I would recommend. We has the rolls, pickled, cured trout, chicory salad, catfish and beef pot au feu. The dessert was an eggnog creme caramel. Portions are good so you won't leave hungry if you do the Chef's choice. The roll with garlic butter was super yummy and the pickles are actually a mix of veggies, not just dill pickles. Good, but not outstanding to me were the beef and the creme caramel. Service was good and the staff came by to refill waters regularly and clear plates. The one thing I would say is that the drink list is overpriced. Some of the options are what I would consider mediocre, but the cheapest wine by bottle is $65, a 3x mark up for what you would buy the same bottle for. Otherwise, a great option for a nice night out.
It's a small venue, reservation is best. We had the table menu and it was good value. $69/pers you get to try almost the entire menu. Some really good, some ok, some could do without. If going a la carte, definitely try the trout, chicken liver, creme caramel, and pot au feu. Tartare had blue cheese in it and chips were not crispy, I could have done without. Spatzle was bland. Chicoree, chicken, catfish, were good but nothing extraordinary. But for $69, we had a really good time, and recommend trying.
Beef tata blended well with blue cheese. Lingcod with mussel is amazing. Skipped desert for today's special, chicken liver and foie gras! Love it
I can't believe I haven't come across this neighbourhood gem earlier. Gary's is a small intimate restaurant celebrating its one year anniversary. On a Thurs evening, it was full house. We ordered the family style tasting menu for $69/ppl and added the daily special chicken liver & fois gras for $21. Food: -phyllis' pickles -rye rolls, seasonal butter - 5/5 - the rolls were warm and we liked the spicy flavoured butter. -gem lettuce, anchovy, hazelnut, caper vin, grana padano - 3/5- good and tasty and the hazelnut added a nice crunch. This was pretty standard Caesar salad. -kanpachi crudo, strawberry, sumac vinaigrette - 5/5 - nice flavors and this is suppose to be one of their highly rated dish on food reviews. -chicken liver & fois gras pate, butter maple waluts on toast - 5/5 - yummy -lingcod, shrimp, tomatoes, calabrian chile butter sauce - 5/5 - lingcod was perfectly cooked and paired well with the sauce. Argentinian shrimp was very good too. -beef cheek, marinated eggplant, peperonata - 5/5 - tender beef cheeks and the sauce was very nice. -chocolate mousse, bergamot cream, almonds - 3/5 - good. Service - top notch service. Overall - 5/5 - definitely recommend this restaurant and the tasting menu. I am looking forward to coming back for dinner again. Review Rating: 1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent
The familiar restaurant spot at W12th and Granville. Wish the ventilation with the open kitchen is more effective as any customer will be overwhelmed by the strong kitchen smell sitting anywhere in the restaurant. Space is nice except the chairs were making rather loud noises rubbing on the concrete floor. Service very good. Wine prices on the higher side. Food didn't wow me as much as when I first went to the Mackenzie Room many years ago. I like the location but actually prefer food at the Collective Goods?
My wife got us reservations for my birthday. You need to plan ahead to come because it books out. So great when a place lives up to the hype and expectations. Amazing service and incredibly well executed use of fresh, delicious local ingredients. I love the authentic British Columbianism of this establishment!!
1 month ago
This place was amazing probably some of the best French food I ever had in my life. The servers were super nice was well and talked about the dishes We got 3 of their main entrees and My favorite was the fish. I thought it was gonna be a simple fish dish but the flavors were complex and full of flavor. The sauce was soooo good!!! The pork was tender and I also liked it a lot!!! Love the addition of olives it added a different dimension read more
1 year ago
Came here to celebrate a birthday! Space is not big but definitely cozy and perfect for an intimate meal. My favourite is definitely the pate! There's so much of it! LOOOOOVED the proportion of the pate to brioche and the cherries just went so well with it. The raw beef with King James Blue was an interesting flavour. Give it a try if you like blue cheese. I really enjoyed the trout two-ways as well. Lots of street parking available in the area and the service was professional. There is a quiet buzz in the restaurant from the surrounding conversations that really added to that intimate atmosphere. Highly recommend this place for a date night! read more
We visit the restaurant with excitement due to the high reviews however the dinning experience tonight is very disappointing. 1. It is a small restaurant that trying to fit a lot of tables. Chairs are hard wood chairs. Very uncomfortable. 2. We did not order the price fixed menu and was told each person is suggested to order at least 3 dishes. We asked if we can switch the ala carte to set menu if we need more food. The answer is no. No flexibility is offered. 3. Tea serves in an open glass pot which can get cold easily. Also we were not advised that the tea can be refilled until quite late of dinner. 4. Out of the 7 dishes we feel only the trout and chicken livers paste are okay. The rest are quite heavy handed in salt despite they said they will not add additional salt. 5. The steak is done reverse seared and we were never asked about how do we like our steak. It came recut into 7 pieces - the three pieces at the ends of both sides are awfully overcooked like medium well. We reflected this feedback and the server did not apologize immediately but to argue with us. Despite they offered to redo the dish, we lost our appetite given the poor service. And they still charge the full price of the steak - no discount even 3/7 are chewy. 6. We did not order dessert but I guess that's how they want to make up. Ironically the dark chocolate mousse is the best dish for the night. 7. Open kitchen - it's one thing for open kitchen to connect with customers, without good ventilation is a big no no. I feel all my clothes and hairs are so smelly that I need to take a second shower to wash my hair to get rid of the stuffy eyes odour. Don't wear clothes you can't wash to this restaurant. Overall - food is quite salty and it's a one size fits all menu. Definitely a far from happy dining experience and definitely will not visit again. read more
Went for a birthday dinner with quite a hefty party (7 ppl; we had a reservation) we didn't realize the space would be that small and cozy... Nonetheless, we felt welcomed-- coats were taken upon arrival and we were promptly seated. The food itself lacked a "wow" factor. It was lovely, sure, but it just didn't leave any kind of impression on me. Being a Michelin star restaurant, I expected something a bit more unique from them! Overall, it was a nice experience, but I wouldn't come back again. read more
I rarely agree with Michelin's rating. In the case of Gary's, however, I concur- good cooking skills. Joined 2025 Dineout Vancouver for this experience at Gary's. Curious to see how a pared down version will do. For 65$/ person you and your dining accomplice get to share 5 modest courses. (We walked away 75% satiated. But if you are on a Japanese diet, it is sufficient. Canadian? probably not.) Every dish was meticulously prepared and tasted good. Hearty and earthy. Not as expected of French refinement cuisine. Nor are the dishes creative. Service is a mixed bag. Although our server is super friendly to our neighbours, she was icy and unremarkably non conversational to us. The place is served by the progressive left. If you are into that sort of thing. Lastly is ambience. Anytime restaurants serving high ticket menus, they need to care about sound attenuation. Sure I appreciate the minimalist look to the place, but damn every surface of the place except the acoustic ceiling tiles was hard and reflective. Difficult to eat in 80 db sound space. Final bill came to be 180$ with tips and taxes. It's a okay. read more
This restaurant was busy but we got seated right away with a reservation. It seemed trendy and lively, a little loud so not as romantic as some. The food was delicious and we did a tasting menu. All of the dishes interestingly had a tart flavor or acidic take on the dish. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Gary's is a newer addition to the neighbourhood. We came without a reservation on a Thursday and got a table right away. We got their daily special which was the house made mortadella with fried bread and pate on brioche. For a main we shared the pork cheek spatzle with chanterelles and for dessert chocolate mousse with bergamot cream and almonds. The mortadella was not bad but the fried bread was the star of the show. It was savoury. The outside was crunchy. Very addictive and moorish The pate on brioche was amazing. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. The pate was super smooth and the brioche had a bit of a crunch to it. I hope they put this on the menu permanently as it was the star of our meal The pork cheek spatzle was our least favourite out of all the dishes. I just didn't feel like the pork cheek and the spatzle blended well together. Would pass on this dish next time The chocolate mousse was really good. The almonds gave it a nice crunch and the salt helped balance out the sweetness of the chocolate. The cream was a welcomed addition Overall - the service here was really good. The staff know what they are talking about and seem passionate about what they are selling. The food was not bad. Not show stopping good (except for the liver pate) but not bad. I would recommend you check them out and check out their daily specials read more
Service is phenomenal - coats were taken upon entrance, our server was attentive with topping off water, dishes were explained to us as they were presented. Ambience is a bit dim and cozy but perfect for a date night or special occasion. I would prefer a little more space as the tables were fairly close to each other. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. I loved the smoked trout and the hands on assembly component of it was fun at the table. The mushroom and cheese go so well together, and the toast was hearty but a tad heavy. The tartar was a flavour bomb though I wasn't a fan of the blue cheese. I found it a bit pungent and overwhelming. The schnitzel was beautifully cooked. It was crunchy in the outside but juicy inside. The sauerkraut brought a strong contrast of acid. Overall it was a satisfying meal though I would still have to say the French food in Montreal stole my heart. read more
2 years ago
This is a small restaurant with reservations highly recommended. There is some bar seating, but that is also reserved and quite busy. There are quite a few options on the menu, which changes seasonally. There is also a $69/person chefs choice option which is what we did and I would recommend. We has the rolls, pickled, cured trout, chicory salad, catfish and beef pot au feu. The dessert was an eggnog creme caramel. Portions are good so you won't leave hungry if you do the Chef's choice. The roll with garlic butter was super yummy and the pickles are actually a mix of veggies, not just dill pickles. Good, but not outstanding to me were the beef and the creme caramel. Service was good and the staff came by to refill waters regularly and clear plates. The one thing I would say is that the drink list is overpriced. Some of the options are what I would consider mediocre, but the cheapest wine by bottle is $65, a 3x mark up for what you would buy the same bottle for. Otherwise, a great option for a nice night out. read more
2 years ago
It's a small venue, reservation is best. We had the table menu and it was good value. $69/pers you get to try almost the entire menu. Some really good, some ok, some could do without. If going a la carte, definitely try the trout, chicken liver, creme caramel, and pot au feu. Tartare had blue cheese in it and chips were not crispy, I could have done without. Spatzle was bland. Chicoree, chicken, catfish, were good but nothing extraordinary. But for $69, we had a really good time, and recommend trying. read more
1 year ago
Beef tata blended well with blue cheese. Lingcod with mussel is amazing. Skipped desert for today's special, chicken liver and foie gras! Love it read more
2 years ago
I can't believe I haven't come across this neighbourhood gem earlier. Gary's is a small intimate restaurant celebrating its one year anniversary. On a Thurs evening, it was full house. We ordered the family style tasting menu for $69/ppl and added the daily special chicken liver & fois gras for $21. Food: -phyllis' pickles -rye rolls, seasonal butter - 5/5 - the rolls were warm and we liked the spicy flavoured butter. -gem lettuce, anchovy, hazelnut, caper vin, grana padano - 3/5- good and tasty and the hazelnut added a nice crunch. This was pretty standard Caesar salad. -kanpachi crudo, strawberry, sumac vinaigrette - 5/5 - nice flavors and this is suppose to be one of their highly rated dish on food reviews. -chicken liver & fois gras pate, butter maple waluts on toast - 5/5 - yummy -lingcod, shrimp, tomatoes, calabrian chile butter sauce - 5/5 - lingcod was perfectly cooked and paired well with the sauce. Argentinian shrimp was very good too. -beef cheek, marinated eggplant, peperonata - 5/5 - tender beef cheeks and the sauce was very nice. -chocolate mousse, bergamot cream, almonds - 3/5 - good. Service - top notch service. Overall - 5/5 - definitely recommend this restaurant and the tasting menu. I am looking forward to coming back for dinner again. Review Rating: 1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
The familiar restaurant spot at W12th and Granville. Wish the ventilation with the open kitchen is more effective as any customer will be overwhelmed by the strong kitchen smell sitting anywhere in the restaurant. Space is nice except the chairs were making rather loud noises rubbing on the concrete floor. Service very good. Wine prices on the higher side. Food didn't wow me as much as when I first went to the Mackenzie Room many years ago. I like the location but actually prefer food at the Collective Goods? read more
1 year ago
My wife got us reservations for my birthday. You need to plan ahead to come because it books out. So great when a place lives up to the hype and expectations. Amazing service and incredibly well executed use of fresh, delicious local ingredients. I love the authentic British Columbianism of this establishment!! read more
2 years ago
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2 years ago
Wow. Totally recommend Gary's! We basically got the tasting menu but changed one of the apps to the bed tartare with bleu cheese (delicious). Great service and great food. The schnitzel and brats were outstanding, the catfish and potatoes and butter blanc were wonderful and the beef broth was incredible. Highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
Gary's is amazing. I love the atmosphere and the food. There's always something interesting on the menu which changes with the seasons. The service is attentive and friendly. We love going here. read more
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